The bill amends the Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998, specifically section 1113, to modify the regulations surrounding the sale of spirits and mixed spirit drinks on Sundays. It allows for the sale of these beverages between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m. on Monday, unless a county's legislative body has prohibited such sales through a majority resolution. The bill introduces a new requirement for petitions to be signed by at least 5% of registered voters in the county, down from the previous 8%, to initiate a referendum on the prohibition of sales during specified hours. Additionally, it mandates that the question regarding the prohibition must be submitted to voters at the next regular state election if the petition is filed at least 60 days prior.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that the sale of spirits and mixed spirit drinks is not prohibited in motorsports entertainment complexes under certain conditions, even if a resolution fails in one county but passes in another. It also specifies that any existing prohibitions on sales established before January 4, 2017, will remain in effect. The language of the bill includes several insertions and deletions to refine the legal text, ensuring clarity in the voting process and the conditions under which sales can occur.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 436.2113
As Passed by the House: 436.2113